March 30, 2001 ----Taipei, Taiwan----CyberLink Corp. a leading software developer of digital video and streaming multimedia today proudly announces that its PowerDVD 3.0 has won two top awards from the April issues of CHIP Magazine, ComputerBild in Germany and PC Achat in France.

CHIP and ComputerBild are prestigious computer and technology magazines for the German speaking countries. In the article, CHIP Magazine published an apple-to-apple side-by-side comparison of seven DVD software players. The testing result shows PowerDVD with the highest score among all other players. According to CHIP, "All major features are integrated in the software player with fantastic video resolution playback and highest sound quality - that's the way a DVD software player has to be. "

ComputerBild has also tested against eight DVD software players in over 20 items where PowerDVD 3.0 and 2.55 took first and second place. The magazine stated that "PowerDVD 3.0 is the only software player in our test with a good result. It offers high resolution video playback, high -performance DVD audio output and works with all viewing screens for movie titles."

While in France, PC Achat, from Future Network gave a positive review of PowerDVD 3.0 and awarded the software with a Technology Excellence award.

"We are very honored to be recognized by the professionals from the IT Media," stated Alice. H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink Corp. "We are also highly encouraged and inspired to focus ourselves in providing innovative applications for the fascinating world of digital video."

About PowerDVD 3.0
PowerDVD is a software-only DVD playback software that has gained popularity among users due to its high quality video, advanced navigation and interactive features and best hardware support. The latest version is engineered with quality enhancements to its already rich video and audio playback functions. New features include Dolby Headphone Technology, bringing the Dolby Surround experience to any standard pair of stereo headphones and Digital Zoom allowing users to view special effects, hidden features and fine details at either 4 or 9 times the normal screen ratio. According to Alex Weng, Product Manager of PowerDVD, "Our team has worked hard to add innovative new features and quality enhancements to PowerDVD. We are excited that PowerDVD continues to be received enthusiastically and is enjoyed by a growing base of consumers."

About CyberLink Corp.
Established in 1995, CyberLink Corporation is a leading software developer specializing in digital video, audio, and Internet kernel technology. Her software applications fully utilize PCs' audio and video capabilities and make video/audio/Internet applications accessible and affordable. They believe digital video/audio technologies can be used creatively in building innovative software tools that are practical, productive, and entertaining. CyberLink's productive and creative software not only fully utilizes your multimedia PCs, but also supports real-time Internet services and communication.